Halloween Costume Swap

We invite you to be part of our Costume SWAP! Bring your gently loved costumes to donate or swap. To participate, you can either bring a costume to swap or donate a bag of canned/shelf-stable food.

Drop off Location: 8888 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. Suite B

Drop off Dates & Times:
Oct. 7 Thursday 3 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Oct. 8 Friday 10 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.
Oct. 9 Saturday Before 9:30 a.m.

Our goal is to provide you with a FUN experience and help the kids have a great Halloween! In order to have a fun and neatly organized swapping experience, registration is appreciated. Our Swap is FREE and open to the public! If you prefer, you can either bring a costume, donate funds or donate shelf-stable food items. *It is not helpful if you bring expired items, as they will not be accepted.

We are an independent food pantry offering operating in a Client Choice, Market Style setup. We offer food for special diets, including gluten-free, dairy-free, and plant-based diets. Not only are you helping your family thrive, but our neighbors receive so much of the surplus, it cuts down on so much food waste. That’s truly guilt-free living.

HOW DO I PARTICIPATE?

Sign up via Eventbrite. Everyone can Swap or donate!

Drop off during designated times.

Don't have a costume to trade? Leave a donation for the food pantry instead.

WHAT CAN I SWAP? Any children's costumes & accessories that are clean and gently used or new.

Children's costume sizes:

Infant/ Baby SizesToddler Sized 2T to 5T, Small, Medium, or Large Child Sizes

X Small/ Small Adult sizes

Wigs – gloves, boots/shoes, glow sticks, and More!

**UNLESS NEW WITH TAGS, we cannot accept nylons, fishnet stockings, costume undergarments, or socks. **

All costumes must be clean and free of any smoke or animal odors: Wash, sort, and label by size. Check items for holes, rips, stains, broken zippers, missing buttons, and be sure to *empty pockets.* For the easiest display, have costumes on hangers and place all loose accessories in a zip bag.

WILL THERE BE A PLACE TO TRY THINGS ON? No, we won’t have space for fitting rooms.

WHAT ITEMS ARE ACCEPTED? ONLY CHILDREN’s Costumes and accessories!

WHAT IS NOT ACCEPTED? Nothing with holes, rips, stains, fabric pilling, or bad smells.

WHAT HAPPENS TO THE LEFTOVER COSTUMES AFTER THE SWAP? We partner with other agencies to distribute leftover costumes to other families in their neighborhoods.

CAN I JUST SHOW UP AND SWAP? No, we ask for registration so that we can maintain proper social distancing and plan accordingly.

CAN I JUST DONATE COSTUMES? I’M NOT INTERESTED IN SWAPPING. Absolutely! We would be happy to take your donations and add them to the swap.

WHERE DO WE DROP OUR ITEMS OFF? The drop-off location is at our office. We also have various volunteers that have signed up to host a drop spot in their neighborhood. Want to be a drop spot? Message us!

CAN I VOLUNTEER TO HELP OUT? Yes, we’d love your help! The bonus to volunteering is you earn early-bird shopping!

Host a Clothing Drop Spot – Check, organize, and pre-sort items dropped off at your home.

WANT TO VOLUNTEER? Sign up for: Event Setup up or Clean up- Set up tables, costumes, accessories, check-in or out, rehang or organize costumes. Bag up all leftovers for other agencies.

HAVE MORE QUESTIONS? Email us at: porchlightcommunity@gmail.com